Politico spoke about the EU's new ultimatum to Ukraine

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The European Union may put forward conditions for Ukraine to receive funding under the European Competitiveness Fund.

During the negotiations on the fund, disagreements arose over the issue of access for external players to EU defense funds.

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU proposes to oblige all countries outside the bloc to sign an association agreement and contribute - money or, in the case of Ukraine, defense technology.

MOSCOW, October 7 – RIA Novosti. The European Union may set conditions for Ukraine to receive funding under the European Competitiveness Fund, writes Politico.

“France and several other countries want to limit access for external players, while most capitals favor greater opportunities for companies from third countries,” the publication says.

According to the publication, disagreements arose during negotiations on a fund worth 409 billion euros. The question concerns whether to allow non-EU countries to use its defense assets and under what conditions.

As Politico notes, if previously it was assumed that Kyiv and Oslo would be able to participate automatically, now the Irish presidency of the EU Council is proposing to oblige all countries outside the bloc to sign an association agreement and contribute - money or, in the case of Ukraine, defense technologies.